Police Officer

Purdue University Northwest; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

10 vacation days

10 holidays

Retirement plan

Health Savings Account

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Tuition remission

Job summary

Purdue University Northwest seeks a Police Officer for the Westville Campus to maintain safety and security across university properties and buildings. The officer will conduct patrols, enforce laws and policies, and assist in emergency situations while preserving community trust.

The role requires a state-certified officer with at least three years of experience, a valid driver’s license, and a commitment to public service in an academic setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy.
• Minimum three years of prior law enforcement experience.
• Valid police officer certification from Indiana Law Enforcement Academy.
• Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and security through patrols of campus.
• Enforce laws, university policies and traffic regulations.
• Prepare clear reports of activity for review.
• Interview witnesses and provide testimony when needed.
• Respond to information requests and provide escorts or safety counseling.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Patrol experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Graduate of Indiana Law Enforcement Academy

Job description

Overview of Police Officer

The University Police Department at Purdue University Northwest is seeking a Police Officer for the Westville Campus. The responsibility of the Police Officer will be to provide a safe environment to the campus community.

Pay

• Starting rate: $28.85/hour


• After completion of one year: $33.66 hourly

Duties and Responsibilities of Police Officer

• Maintain safety and security of students, staff and University property through vehicular and foot patrols.


• Must remain alert and observant to detect and arrest unrest and criminal conduct.


• Enforce state, local and federal laws and University policies, as well as regulate traffic.


• Prepare clear and concise reports of activity and behavior that may be reviewed by an administrative or judicial process.


• Respond to request for assistance.


• Conduct periodic building inspections for safety and security and secure same when not in use.


• Inspect safety and security devices such as alarms and lifesaving equipment maintained in University buildings.


• Provide reports on campus deviations that affect the aesthetics, safety or security of buildings and grounds.


• Conduct preliminary investigations, follow-up and prepare supplementary reports about crimes or aberrant campus behavior.


• Interview witnesses, complainants and victims of crime and accurately describe events as they are communicated.


• Provide testimony in court relevant to any arrest and act as a professional witness to specific on-view conduct that results in a criminal or civil judicial contest.


• Respond to request for information and/or direction.


• Provide escorts, assist motorist, make emergency notifications when necessary and provide safety counseling and information.


• Ensure that the established collaborative partnerships, as outlined in Regional Mutual Aid agreements, remain intact and assist external law enforcement agencies when authorized and required.


• Perform any other lawful duties as required by supervisory or command staff.

Benefits of Police Officer

• Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more


• Ten paid vacation days first year of employment


• Ten paid holidays


• University paid and matching contribution to retirement


• University contribution to Health Savings Account –
  • Plus, a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives


• Employee Wellness Programs


• Paid Parental Leave


• Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus

For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/

Education of Police Officer

• High School Diploma/GED


• Graduate of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy

Experience of Police Officer

• Three years of previous Law Enforcement experience

Core Competencies of Police Officer

• Must be at least 21 years of age


• Must possess a valid police officer's certification from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy


• Must possess a valid driver's license


• No felony convictions or convictions for domestic abuse, weapons violations, illegal substance possession, substance possession, alcohol or substance use while operating a motor vehicle or water craft


• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and have a good working knowledge of constitutional law and criminal and traffic codes, University rules and regulations and department policies and procedures


• Must be able to adapt or react to unusual conditions and work under pressure


• Must have the ability to handle and react to job hazards and working conditions associated with police work


• Must be physically and mentally capable of performing all duties required of a police officer


• Must be able to work in a team environment with a focus on community oriented policing and dedicated to quality customer service


• Must complete and pass a medical exam upon hire to determine physical, emotional and mental fitness as determined by a medical physician


• Must be able to lift, pull, push and carry up to 60 lbs


• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions


• Working hours may vary and overtime is necessary


• Must be able to work at and respond to all three PNW campuses (Hammond, Westville, and Gabis Arboretum)

Additional Information

Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position

Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable.

Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university.

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana in the greater Chicago area and near the Indiana Dunes National Park, PNW serves approximately 9,000 students, including 6,000 core students, in a wide range of academic programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and applied doctoral levels.

Purdue Northwest employs more than 1,000 faculty and staff members for operations at its main campus in Hammond, Ind., and its branch campus in Westville, Ind., plus additional sites in Northwest Indiana including the Gabis Arboretum near Valparaiso, Ind. PNW’s values reflect the university’s commitment to respect, innovation, a student-centric university, and excellence.

PNW is consistently ranked among the best public regional universities in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges report and is recognized as a First Scholars institution as well an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. With its vision to cultivate leaders, inspire excellence, and impact our world, PNW advances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positively impacts regional development.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt